Deputy Sheriff II- Community Relations

Salary : $62,366.17 Annually

Location : Cumming, GA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 03234

Department : Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 12 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform protective, security and technical / specialized work functions associated with responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, preventing criminal acts, conducting investigations, executing designated assignments, protecting life and property, maintaining law and order, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Providing and maintaining security, safety, care and control of inmates, county jail and facility equipment, supervising inmates in the county jail.

Deputy to work in Community Relations . Must be a Ga. POST certified law enforcement officer with a minimum of three years experience as a law enforcement officer. Primary responsibilities of a Community Relations deputy will be coordinating and delivering special courses and programs that work to educate the community and to build the relationship between the community and the Sheriff's Office. Deputy will attend and participate in media events, public events and group activities to portray a positive image on behalf of law enforcement. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.

Work schedule is typically 8-hour workdays, Mon.-Fri., however, depending on workload, some days could be 12-hours in duration. Some weekends, holidays, evenings and nights will be required based on the agency's needs. Flex days may be implemented to manage overtime hours. Deputy will be on-call as needed for emergency situations, disasters and critical incidents.

PAY - $29.98 per hour / $62,366.17 annually

Job Summary

Prevents / discovers commission of crime; apprehends, arrests, and processes criminals, fugitives and

offenders.

Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes

statements; gathers information and evidence; photographs and secures crime scenes.

Provides traffic control and police protection for events such as parades, processions, funerals,

ball games, and school crossings; provides security / escort services to individuals, businesses, or

others as appropriate.

Participates in court activities; testifies in judicial proceedings.

Administers first aid and CPR as necessary; manages situations concerning deceased persons.

Transports prisoners, victims, witnesses, members of the general public, suspects, or other

individuals as required.

• Provides assistance and backup support to other deputies or other departments as necessary;

performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response or general reorganization.

Provides assistance to other public service agencies as appropriate including fire departments,

city police departments, state patrol units, and emergency medical personnel.

Prepares, reviews and / or examines warrants to ensure completeness and accuracy; performs research

functions to identify location of individuals to be served; maintains warrant caseload, GCIC / NCIC

files.

Books in arrested suspects; questions, fingerprints, and photographs suspects; completes

appropriate documentation and computer entry as required; process bond information for release of

suspects.

Trains newly hired officers; reviews assigned tasks and duties with trainees; discusses and

demonstrates methods and techniques used in field; tests new officers' knowledge; observes,

recommends deputy trainee for specialized training or remedial training.

Conducts investigations regarding allegations of employee or agency misconduct to determine facts,

circumstances, and contributing factors so that corrective action can be taken; reviews and

maintains "use of force" and accident files.

Retrieves, reproduces, and redacts information requested through Open Records; reproduces video and

audio tapes and case files; records requests and subpoenas; tracks status; protects confidentiality

and integrity of records.

Assists with courtroom proceedings and documentation process as required. Assists with medications,

provides first aid, and / or CPR when needed.

Conducts security checks of courthouse offices, judges' chambers, parking lots, or other areas of

courthouse; performs electronic and visual security screening of jurors, spectators, or other

individuals; secures inmates in court; secures and detains new prisoners.

Transports inmates to / from assigned locations such as courts, jails, detention center, correctional

institutions, prisons, medical facilities, regional youth detention centers, or elsewhere as

directed; provides safety and security during transport; escorts inmates from one area of the

facility to another.

Enforces jail rules, regulations and procedures when assigned to the detention facility; maintains

a secure and peaceful environment in the facility; monitors and directs inmate activities inside

the facility on a continual basis; takes headcount of inmates as required.

Receives / releases inmates transferred to / from the facility; performs various functions associated

with ensuring the health, safety and welfare of inmates; assists officers in restraining

violent / unruly arrestees and prisoners.

Responds to prisoner, employee, or facility emergencies and initiates established emergency

procedures; operates fire suppression or other equipment required to effectively manage the

situation.

Provides safety and security while escorting inmates from one area to another within the

courthouse, medical facilities, or elsewhere as directed.

Performs instructor / trainer duties relating to specialized functions and activities; may coordinate

training; teaches classes as assigned; completes and maintains all relevant training documentation

such as requests, applications, and certification certificates; contacts training facilities and

makes travel arrangements as necessary; maintains training calendar.

Conducts criminal history and background checks on applicants requesting licenses for firearms,

alcohol, and various businesses; takes fingerprints of persons applying for firearm license,

individuals requiring identification cards, and those working in educational, government agencies,

and various type businesses.

Establishes positive public relations with the general public; attends community meetings; educates

fingerprints children at special events.

May participate as a member of a Sheriff's Office Response Team (SORT); responds to emergency call

for situations involving hostage situations, barricaded persons, high-risk drug raids, riots,

missing person searches, escaped prisoner searches, high security activities, or other situations

requiring Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team assistance; participates in regular training

activities.

May perform duties as evidence custodian including receiving, processing, storing, maintaining

chain of custody, disposing of and / or returning property / evidence.

Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and

responding to

radio communications.

Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information / assistance from the general public,

news media, court personnel, attorneys, inmates, medical staff, officers, various agencies,

employees, officials, supervisors, or other individuals.

Documents all activity conducted in assigned position; operates a computer to research, review,

enter and / or modify information in database.

Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps,

addresses, and related material for reference and / or review.

Prepares and / or receives a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and

other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; reviews, completes,

processes, forwards, maintains, and / or takes other action as appropriate; prepares and maintains

files and records.

Attends meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental

operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing state / municipal

policies, procedures, codes and civil / criminal laws.

Enters data on and retrieves information from the computer system such as inmate charges,

classification, housing, release dates, and watch / shift activity; runs GCIC / NCIC background checks

and reviews warrants.

Responds to routine questions, complaints, and requests for information or assistance from inmates,

the public, family members, visitors, court personnel, medical staff, attorneys, clergy, social

workers, members of the staff, or other individuals.

Attends meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental

operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing state / municipal

policies, procedures, codes and civil / criminal laws.

Documents all activity conducted in assigned position; completes / prepares a variety of forms, data

sheets, requests, logs, reports, and various other documents associated with routine duties of this

position; maintains files and records.

Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or

representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.

Various Assignments Outside the Forsyth County Jail may include the following additional duties :

Enforces all local and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, both traffic and criminal, in

order to protect life and property, to promote security, and to maintain law and order.

Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle, watercraft, bicycle, or on foot to detect and deter

criminal activity, watercraft transgressions, and traffic violations; conducts surveillance and

investigations into illegal activities, writes citations.

Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including alarms, domestic disputes, assaults,

burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, rescue operations, public service

duties, stranded motorists, or other calls for assistance.

Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; uses radar / laser speed detection units to enforce

speed laws; initiates contact with individuals driving motor vehicles to determine involvement in

criminal activity.

Inspects motor vehicles and premises of residential / commercial buildings / properties to detect

suspicious conditions

and / or to locate illegal contraband; impounds vehicles as necessary.

Mediates disputes and performs negotiations between neighbors, in domestic and hostage situations,

and in the business

community.

Serves felony, criminal, and misdemeanor warrants; arrests individuals named in warrants; serves

other legal documents within the county.

Investigates hit / run and / or motor vehicle traffic accidents by evaluating drivers' abilities,

determining cause and responsibility, photographing scene, and interviewing persons involved and

witnesses.

Plans, organizes, and conducts various narcotics operations requiring surveillance, tactical

entries and takedowns, managing and directing confidential informants, and seizing contraband

drugs, money, and weapons.

Establishes roadblocks; administers field sobriety tests; investigates DUI drivers; performs

vehicle searches for alcohol / drugs; transports intoxicated drivers to lockup.

Works with specialized canine to detect drugs, conduct searches, control suspects, provide crowd

control, or provide protection; may train and handle dogs, provide healthcare, grooming, and kennel

management for canines, and / or teach special canine training and handling classes.

Assists and supports victims and families of domestic violence; responds to scene; interviews

involved parties; collects evidence; photographs scene, victims, aggressors, and evidence; refers

victims / families to outside agencies for counseling assistance.

Enforces laws and ordinances applicable to animal control activities; issues warnings and citations

for violations of animal control laws; advises owners of their responsibilities; investigates calls

from citizens concerning animal control issues such as potential animal abuse, animal bites,

stray / nuisance animals, wild / dangerous animals, and injured / dead animals; traps, impounds, and

transports animals to shelter or as otherwise directed.

Patrols and provides security to school campuses; provides structured education classes to

community youth regarding violence, guns, drugs, prisons, gangs, death, juvenile court, adult

court, conflict resolution, benefits of education, and related subjects; provides counseling to

students; investigates crimes committed on school property; acts as liaison between juveniles and

parents, school administration, court officials, juvenile agencies and other agencies.

Performs specific tasks associated with specialized training in and / or assignment to support

services, desk officer, animal control, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, jail / detention

center, court, drug task force, narcotics, domestic violence, DUI task force, evidence, warrants,

traffic control, negotiations, juvenile, homicide, robbery, internal affairs, various type thefts

and abuse, Community Oriented Police Services (COPS), environmental protection (Haz-Mat), canine,

training, teaching, and / or other duties as assigned.

Provides courtroom security; maintains a security presence in the courtroom to ensure safety of

court personnel, to identify / prevent disturbances of court proceedings, and to identify / prevent

potential violence or use of weapons.

Performs background interviews for pre-employment.

Assignments in the Forsyth County Jail may include the following additional duties :

Enforces all correctional institution rules and regulations; maintains inmate discipline; maintains

a secure and peaceful environment in the county jail.

supervises inmates

working in the jail and while in the yard; takes counts of inmates as required.

Monitors security of jail facility; manages key control for the housing floor; inspects doors,

fences, and other areas to assure facility security; monitors alarms and observes closed circuit

television screens; operates security doors and gates via master control panel.

Searches inmates, visitors, mail, cells, building, and grounds to locate and remove contraband or

weapons; performs lockdown of all inmates and checks cell doors.

Processes incoming inmates per established procedures; takes pictures and fingerprints; completes

applicable documentation; secures and records personal property; explains jail rules and

regulations; assigns housing quarters.

Establishes and administers inmate financial accounts; records and secures payments; provides

inmates with necessary request forms.

Performs various functions associated with ensuring the health, safety and welfare of inmates such

as distributing meals, providing clothing, bedding and supplies, obtaining medical aid,

coordinating visitation and telephone communications, and distributing mail.

Mediates disputes between inmates and / or staff members; counsels and / or disciplines inmates as

required.

Determines bond amount from appropriate schedule when applicable; discusses higher bond amounts

with supervisor; completes bond documentation.

Notifies inmates of pending release or transfer; conducts release of prisoners per established

procedures; prepares and / or completes applicable forms and obtains appropriate signatures.

may perform duties as officer of an assigned shift.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug

and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth

County concerning drug and alcohol.

To be able to effectively fulfill all statutory duties and other legal duties imposed upon a law

enforcement officer of the State of Georgia and of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and to

effectively fulfill those duties that necessarily appertain to the position of law enforcement

officer with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office such as, but not limited to, the power to make

arrest, to maintain the peace and to enforce the law. As way of example but without limiting, all

law enforcement personnel shall be able to :

a) Effect an arrest, using appropriate and reasonable force when necessary, using handcuffs and

and, resort to the use of their hands, arms, legs and feet and other approved weapons in

self-defense or in gaining control of resisting suspects.

b) Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include, among other things, working rotating

shifts; walking foot patrol; being able to run in foot pursuit or responding to law enforcement

and, being able to carry all equipment necessary to fulfill law enforcement duties.

c) Perform rescue and traffic / crowd control functions at accidents, emergencies, disasters and

administering emergency medical aid; lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous

situations; and, securing and evacuating people from particular areas, multi-story buildings and

other locations.

d) Pursue fleeing suspects and perform other law enforcement / rescue operations which may involve,

among other things, quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles and S.W.A.T.

vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself up over

and, using body force to gain entrance through barriers.

e) Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas sometimes involving

mountainous or steep terrain which may involve feeling and detecting objects; walking or hiking for

long periods of time; detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.

f) Load, unload, aim, fire and otherwise operate from a variety of body positions and physical

locations handguns, shotguns, rifles and other agency firearms / weapons under conditions of stress

and physical fatigue that justify the use of deadly force and at the level of proficiency

prescribed by Sheriff's Office certification standards.

g) Gather information in criminal investigation by interviewing and obtaining statements of

victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants and being able to effectively reduce said

information to writing.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug

and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth

County concerning drug and alcohol.

Communicates via telephone and two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages

and / or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.

Substitutes for co-workers during temporary absence of same; may serve as Officer in Charge (OIC)

for assigned shift as needed, provides guidance, training, and / or assistance to other department

personnel.

Performs various administrative tasks which may include issuing supplies, setting up for magistrate

court, church, visitors and educational classes, distributing newspapers and books, and cleaning

assigned post.

May be required to regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and / or holidays as deemed necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES :

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows :

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period

5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period

15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

Dental Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental :

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term

100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?

Are you a GA POST certified law enforcement officer?

Are you 21 years of age or older?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience as a law enforcement officer?

Required Question

Salary : $62,366